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The Edge: The Politics of Disaster Aid

Written by  |  Wednesday, 22 May 2013 11:41  |  Published in U.S. Politics
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Biden to Coast Guard grads: America is in awe of you

Written by  |  Wednesday, 22 May 2013 11:40  |  Published in U.S. Politics
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Vice President Joe Biden paid tribute on Wednesday to this year's graduates of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, praising their skills and courage even while acknowledging the increased risks they will face in today's "rapidly-changing" world.

In a commencement speech at the academy's New London, Conn., campus, Biden thanked the new graduates and expressed his gratitude "that you allowed me to share this day with you."

The vice president, famous for his gaffe-prone past, absolved

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Video: Former IRS head absolutely sure he did not inform WH of targeting probe

Written by  |  Wednesday, 22 May 2013 11:40  |  Published in U.S. Politics

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Former IRS head "absolutely sure" he did not inform WH of targeting probe - CBS News Video ...

House Republicans promote 20-week abortion ban

Written by  |  Wednesday, 22 May 2013 11:34  |  Published in U.S. Politics
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republican who oppose abortion promoted legislation Wednesday that would ban abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy....

The Politics of Disaster Aid

Written by  |  Wednesday, 22 May 2013 11:11  |  Published in U.S. Politics
IN THE NEWS: IRS official takes Fifth at hearing … Friend of Boston bomb suspect killed during questioning … Vote on transportation secretary today … Weiner enters NYC mayor race … How indie-rocker-turned-congressman hopes to impact immigrationTHE TAKE...

'I have not done anything wrong'

Written by  |  Wednesday, 22 May 2013 11:06  |  Published in U.S. Politics

Washington (CNN) -- The Internal Revenue Service official who headed the division involved in targeting conservative groups invoked her constitutional right against self-incrimination Wednesday and refused to answer questions from a congressional committee.

Lois Lerner read a statement at a House Oversight Committee hearing that declared she...

IRS's Lerner takes the 5th: 'I have not done anything wrong'

Written by  |  Wednesday, 22 May 2013 11:05  |  Published in U.S. Politics

Washington (CNN) -- The Internal Revenue Service official who headed the division involved in targeting conservative groups invoked her constitutional right against self-incrimination Wednesday and refused to answer questions from a congressional committee.

Lois Lerner read a statement at a House Oversight Committee hearing that declared she...

Others who took the 5th: McGwire, Abramoff, North

Written by  |  Wednesday, 22 May 2013 11:03  |  Published in U.S. Politics
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lois Lerner of the IRS joins a diverse roll call of people who have invoked Fifth Amendment protections against self-incrimination in refusing to answer questions at congressional hearings over the years....

Video: Republicans object to IRS official's invoking Fifth Amendment

Written by  |  Wednesday, 22 May 2013 11:01  |  Published in U.S. Politics

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No, the Third IRS Hearing on Capitol Hill Isn't Cracking the Case Open

Written by  |  Wednesday, 22 May 2013 10:47  |  Published in U.S. Politics
For the third time in a week, officials from the IRS appeared before a Congressional committee Wednesday morning to apologize for/not offer new details on how and why the agency improperly targeted conservative groups for scrutiny. The machine spanks on....

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